Peru News in English
Peru news in English — markets, mining, politics, and daily life, tracked every day by The Rio Times, with the company and economic intelligence our readers rely on.
Peru news in English, updated daily: copper and mining politics, a rotating cast of presidents, the Lima economy, and what instability means for investors in one of the region's most resilient markets. The Rio Times follows Peru for international readers — from Las Bambas and the central bank to gastronomy and daily life — with the latest Peru news, market coverage, and analysis on one page. Independent reporting from Latin America's English-language daily, published from Rio de Janeiro.
The Big Picture Peru Explained: The Country, Its Politics, Its Economy and What to Watch Economy, politics, society and daily life — the whole country in one essential read.The Big Read: Today in Peru
The stories that matter most today. Updated Nov 11, 8:30 PM ET.
Peru Energy Explained, From Camisea Gas to OilCamisea in Cusco supplies about 95% of Peru's gas and gas makes 48% of its power, while oil output has fallen 23% in a year.
Wed 8:42 AM ET
- Peru Plans 1 Million More Tonnes of Copper
Peru's energy and mines minister, Guillermo Shinno, says 66 projects worth US$64 billion could add 1 million tonnes of copper a year by 2031.
Wed 3:43 PM ET
- Peru Senate Backs Fujimori China Japan Trip
Peru's Senate approved President Keiko Fujimori's 15 to 21 November trip to the APEC summit in China and a Tokyo summit with Japan.
Wed 5:59 PM ET
- Pope Leo Lands in Lima, Greeted by Fujimori
The first US-born pope landed in Lima ahead of schedule and was welcomed by President Keiko Fujimori.
Wed 7:12 PM ET
- Lima’s Wong Parade Returns After Seven Years
The Gran Corso de Wong y Metro street parade returns to Lima on Sunday 13 December 2026, its first Christmas-season edition in seven years.
Wed 7:38 AM ET
Peru — the brief
Trujillo, the Trade City of Northern Peru
Trujillo city guide: INEI 2025 census figures, trade and farm-export economy, October vote, crime emergency, water and what it means for Americans.
Market snapshot
Analysis & Deep Dives
All analysis →Arequipa City Guide, Government, Projects and Safety
An Arequipa city guide for 2026: who governs, the 4 October election, US$63 million in tunnels,...
Lima, Peru Explained 2026
Lima, Peru explained for US readers: 10.4 million people, 40 percent of the economy, a crime...
830,000 Peruvians in US, Florida Leads
Peruvians abroad sent US$5.3 billion home in 2025, Peru's central bank reports. See where 830,000 Peruvians...
Living & doing business in Peru
Latest from Peru
Peru Police Stop Truck Tapping Oil Pipeline
Police stopped a tanker truck drawing crude from Peru's Norperuano Pipeline in Piura, Petroperú said; it counts 13...
Peru Readies Radiation Checks for Pope Visit
Peru’s nuclear institute IPEN is training police in radiation detection for Pope Leo’s visit, which starts on Wednesday...
Peru Police Stop Tanker Tapping Pipeline
Peruvian police intercepted a tanker siphoning crude from a hidden tap on the North Peruvian Pipeline. Petroperú counts...
Peru Blocks Mayors From Quiet Re-Election
Peru’s electoral court bars ex-mayors who ran as first councillor from taking office, leaving Jesús Maldonado’s Lima district...
Peru’s Conima Picks Mayor by Coin Toss
Conima, Peru, chose its mayor by coin toss on 4 November 2026 after two candidates tied at 671...
Peru Court Bars Mayors’ Backdoor Re-Election
Peru electoral court bars ex-mayors who ran as first councillor from retaking the mayor's seat, a ruling that...
Lima Closes Roads for Pope Leo’s Arrival
Pope Leo XIV lands in Lima on 11 November. Roads, Metro and bus routes change around Plaza Mayor...
Peru Mining Chief Expects Record Exports
Minsur CEO Juan Luis Kruger expects Peru to break its export record in 2026 “by a lot”; exports...